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Service disruptions
The Service Disruptions webpage shares information about disruptions on our campuses that could affect users of all abilities to access services. Building, construction, roadway, inclement weather and transit notifications are listed. This information is provided as a service to the community.
Please note that full details are not always available at the outset of a situation. Information and updates are posted as received. All general disruption posts are sorted by timeframe. Urgent notices such as power outages or snowfall information are posted at the top.
If your building is currently not accessible, please refer to the Service disruptions and emergencies information on UM Intranet to learn more about what to do during disruptions to the workplace.
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Road closures
City of Winnipeg Construction – University Crescent
- Posted: September 6, 2024
- Updated April 21, 2025
- Location(s): University Crescent
- Timeframe (Est): Until further notice
- Category: Road Construction
- Overview: Work on University Crescent will start up again beginning the week of April 21, 2025 with underground utility renewal. Road renewal will commence in late May and will last until September/October 2025. Construction includes utility upgrades, road renewal, new sidewalk, lighting and new traffic signals at Markham Road and Sifton Road. Traffic on University Crescent will be reduced to one lane in either direction from Thatcher Drive to Dysart Road. Delays may be experienced during peak times. Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Transit service will be maintained with temporary bus stop relocations when required. Transit reroutes may be required during special events. There will be no on-street parking. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.
For more information visit: University Crescent Pavement Renewals Project - Public Works - City of Winnipeg. Questions related to City of Winnipeg road construction and infrastructure projects should be relayed to 311contact Ryan Cunningham.
Manitoba Hydro Construction – Markham Road (City of Winnipeg Street)
- Posted: February 07, 2025
- Update: March 07, 2025
- Location(s): Markham Road
- Timeframe (Est): March 12, 2025 – April 9, 2025
Category: Road Construction
Overview: Manitoba Hydro will be working on underground infrastructure along Markham Road. Work was anticipated to start mid-February, but has been delayed. The work is now expected to commence March 12, 2025 and last until April 9, 2025. During this work periodic closures of Markham Road are expected. The work is expected in two sections from Snow Street to Bohemier Trail as well as Bohemier Trail – University Crescent.
Signage will be placed in the impacted areas to inform the public. Please plan accordingly. Impacts to Transit Service along Bohemier Trail are not anticipated. To access the Fort Garry campus parking map please visit: UofM Ft. Garry Parking Map - Google My Maps
Please note that Parking Lots Q, U, SD, L, ACW, AC, ALC, D, and the Fort Garry Parkade all accommodate longer term/casual parking for posted rates.
This is a Manitoba Hydro project along a City of Winnipeg street. Questions related to this closure should be relayed to 311.
Sifton Road Construction
- Posted: June 27, 2024 (Update: May 01, 2025)
- Location(s): Sifton Rd
- Timeframe (Est): Until further notice
- Category: Road Construction
Overview: Construction on Sifton Rd. continues through spring/summer 2025. Sifton Rd. will be closed Sunday, May 04 starting west of the Campus Children’s Centre and ABC Parking Lot. No access to University Cres. via Sifton Rd. from May to early July 2025. Access to ABC Parking Lot and the Campus Children’s Centre will be maintained throughout construction. See map for detours.
In order to reduce delays, interim pick-up and drop-off locations have been identified across the Fort Garry campus. See map for locations.
Please plan accordingly. Some delays may be experienced during peak times. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.
- Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt or (204) 996-5489.
Manitoba Marathon, Fort Garry Campus Road Closure
- Posted: May 27, 2025
- updated June 13, 2025
- Location: Dysart Road, inside lane
- Timeframe: June 14-15th, 2025
- Category: Road Closure
- Overview: Please be advised that the following locations will be closed for the Marathon:
- Sunday, June 15, 2025 – Manitoba Marathon Event Road Closure
• 4:30am – 13:00pm University Crescent from Dysart to Chancellor Matheson
• 5:30am – 10:30am Complete closure to accommodate Super Run course.
• 5:30am – 13:00pm University Crescent from Pembina to Dysart
• 10:30am – Kings Drive re-opens – Access to Campus - Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Manitoba Marathon Mini and Mighty Fun Runs
• 8:30 Chancellor Matheson @ Research Rd to University Crescent closed. However, access to campus remains open during these events via Innovation Drive, University Crescent and Kings Drive. - Please be advised that Winnipeg Transit bus routes serving the University of Manitoba will be temporarily affected on Sunday, June 15, 2025, due to road closures related to the Manitoba Marathon. Disruptions are expected to occur between 5:00 a.m. and approximately 10:30 a.m., during which time several routes to and from the Fort Garry campus will experience detours. Regular routes operating via University Cresent to King’s drive or to Dafoe will be rerouted through Innovation Drive and Research Road during the marathon. We encourage all staff planning to travel during this time to consult Winnipeg Transit’s website for up-to-date information on route changes and service adjustments: https://winnipegtransit.com/
For more information, please visit the Manitoba Marathon 2025
Building and construction notices
Architecture 2
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Posted: Feb 22, 2024
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Location(s): Washrooms 113 and 114
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Timeframe (Est): Feb 15th, 2024 until further notice
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Category: Washroom closure
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Overview: Washrooms located at rooms 113 and 114 in the Architecture 2 building are temporarily closed due to a breach in the drain line in the crawl space.
Our plumbing shop is currently working on formulating a repair plan to address the issue promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, we will be posting signs to help direct you to the nearest available bathroom locations within the building. Your understanding and cooperation during this time are greatly appreciated.Questions or concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Bert Requeima or (204) 789-3822.
Parking lot A Generator
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Posted on May 22/24
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Location: Parking Lot A
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Timeframe: Wednesday, 05/1/24 Starting @ 6:00 am. until Further notice
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Category: Generator Maintenance
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Overview: We are in the final repair stages of having the North generator put back online. The temporary generator in parking lot A (see map for location) currently cannot be removed until a full load test to the existing one has been completed.
On Monday April 13th, a semi and trailer will be bringing a load bank and transformer to perform this task. Once the load test has been completed, we will be arranging to remove all the trailers from parking lot A.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Gino Gilberto at (204) 430-1302.
Brodie Centre Freight/Service Elevator
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Posted: June 25, 2024
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Location: Entire Building
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Timeframe: Tuesday 06/25/2024 for an unspecified period
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Category: Elevator
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Overview: Please be advised the Brodie / JBRC freight elevator remains shut down for repairs since Tuesday 06/25/2024 and will continue to be shut down for an unspecified period of time. TK Elevator Winnipeg is working to get the elevator repaired as soon as is possible and will be updating the timeline of the repair.
Please use the BMSB freight elevator where cross over floors to Brodie / JBRC are located, floors without a cross over will have to rely on the passenger elevators until the freight elevator is back in service.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt – 204-789-3822 or 204-770-3790.
Bannatyne New Building 805 McDermot Avenue (former T-Block Building)
- Posted: September 11, 2024
- Location(s): Greenspace (Former T-Block Bldg) between Med Rehab, Medical Services & Chown
- Timeframe: Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026
- Category: Construction Laydown in Greenspace
- Overview: Please be advised of the greenspace (former T-Block Building) will be turned over to the General Contractor as a construction laydown space starting Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026. There will be four accessible parking spaces maintained on the east side of Med Rehab, see attached plan highlighted in teal.
Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager at 204-228-4664.
Joyce Fromson Pool, Frank Kennedy Centre
The Joyce Fromson Pool is currently closed and will remain closed until further notice.
An assessment revealed that it has reached the end of its lifespan and is no longer viable. The university is actively exploring options for replacing the pool
UM remains committed to offering high-quality swim programming and will continue to update the community as more information becomes available about replacing the Joyce Fromson Pool.
Read the full UM Today story.
Machray Hall
- Posted: September 16, 2024
- Location(s): Elevator – Main Elevator #1
- Timeframe (Est): Sept 20th, 2024 – Until building construction is done
- Category: Elevator Shutdown
- Overview: Starting September 20th, 2024, the main elevator at Machray Hall will be out of service during building construction. Elevators at Parker and Armes will still be available at the tunnel level as usual.
Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Anne Cholakis at 431-278-8574.
New Building Construction (805 McDermot Avenue)
- Posted: March 31, 2025
- Updated: April 17, 2025
- Revised Timeframe (est.): Wednesday, 04/02/2025 to Wednesday, 04/30/2025 (7:30 am. - 6 pm. daily)
Category: New Building Construction - Pre-Cast Pile Driving - Phase 2
Overview: Please be aware of the second phase of the pre-cast pile driving starting on Wednesday, 04/02/2025 to Wednesday, 04/30/2025. This work will occur at the New Bannatyne Building site (805 McDermot Avenue).
- Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed towards Mark Ager at (204) 228-4664.
55 Chancellor’s Circle
- Posted: May 1, 2025
- Updated June 2,2025
- Location(s): Complete building
- Timeframe (Est): May 13th to June 25th – Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day for Fire Alarm Shutdown – Cooling will be off the entire time
- Category:55 Chancellors Circle – Cooling System Repair Extended to June 25, 2025. The repair of the air conditioning system at 55 Chancellors Circle has been extended due to damaged equipment received from the manufacturer. As a result, the building’s cooling system will remain offline until June 25, 2025.
- Partial cooling is expected to be restored by June 13, with full cooling in place by June 25. During this time, indoor temperatures may be higher than normal during periods of warm weather.
- Questions or concerns can be directed to Anish Gaur, 431-335-7826.
CEP
- Posted: May 20, 2025
- Location(s): Temporarily Closure of the Entrance/ Exit of Service Road 1S at Maclean Crescent
- Timeframe (Est): Starting May 27 until July 18th, 2025
- Category: Access Disruption - Hydro Electrical Re-Servicing: Install of Underground Electrical Infrastructure
- Overview: Please be advised of the temporary entrance/ exit closure of Service Road 1S at Maclean Crescent starting May 27 until July 18. This will affect 100 feet of Service Road 1S roadway and construction fencing will impact 8 parking stalls on the east side of Parking Lot D. Note: Parking Services has been notified of the temporary parking stall closure.
- Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Mark Ager at (204) 228-4664.
Medical Services Building
- Posted: June 06, 2025
- Location(s): Roof Renewal
- Timeframe (est.): Monday, June 9 from 7:00 am. to Mid September
- Category: Roof Renewal
- Overview: The Medical Services Building Structural Upgrades to the Roof Assembly Project is set to resume on Monday, June 9, 2025, with an anticipated/forecasted duration of 3 months (completion by ~mid-September).
- Our contractor (Winnipeg Building & Decorating) will be performing the work from the rooftop access; however, periodic construction noise (masonry chipping, sawing & hammering) is expected on level 200 over the course of this work. The 1st phase of roof repairs will occur over the L200 Washrooms, which will allow for an initial evaluation of the noise levels encountered/migrating into L200 occupied areas. Efforts to limit excessively disruptive/noisy activities to the early morning periods (7-8:30am) will be undertaken wherever the construction sequence of activities allows. Please be aware that construction sounds will still be apparent sporadically throughout the day as various construction tasks are undertaken (lumber movement, sawing, hammering) on the roof.
- The highlighted location on Level 200 Floor Plan below shows the area of roofing renewal/where work will be occurring on the roof this summer:
- Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Richard Chaput or 204.770.3796.
Weather and environmental notices
This section provides updates on weather-related and environmental conditions that may impact campus operations, health, or safety. Notices may include air quality warnings, extreme temperatures, inclement weather and other events affecting building access or university services.
There are no notices or advisories at this time.
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